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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-10-21
FRIDAY, OCTOBER II, 1887.
SPECIFICATIONS NEEDED.

The Standard-Bearer printed at Con-
cord, n. H., speaking of the criticism of
the Womans Christian Temperance un-
ions course with reference to the prohi-
bition party, says:
1t is the same spirit which in 1884 hung
one of Vermont's most honorable editors
in effigy, and which drove ministers from
their pulpits because they dared to obey
the voice of conscience.
Will the Standard-Bearer please tell us
what ministers were driven from their
pulpits? 1t is very easy to make general
statements, but it is not always so easy
to back them up with the facts.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-10-21
COUNTY NOTES.

A pension has been granted to Joseph
II. Little of West Salisbury.
Hon. E. A. Doud of New Haven is
critically ill, we regret to state. He was
taken sick last week Wednesday, while
attending a meeting of the commission
ers in the Ira M. Knowles estate. The
next day he was removed home and has
since grown worse we judge from infor-
nation received. His health has been
poor for the past three years.
The next regular meeting of the Addi-
son County association will be held with
Rev. w. b. Hague in New Haven, Tues
day, Oct. 25, at 10 80 a. m. The order of
exercises will be: l, Organization, etc. I;
2, Sermon by Rev. F. W. Olmsted; 3,
Exegis of Luke xvi, 9-l2, by Rev. c. H..
Kenney 4, Essay, by Rev. w. b. Hague !;
5, Discussion, topic-"The Duty of Con-
gregational Ministers to Maintain the
Congregational Polity."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-10-21
ART AND SOAP.

We have treat in store for our artis-
tlcally inclined readers in the advertise
ments of the Ivory soap. The first of
the series of fifty-two elegant announce
ments OF its many virtues appears on the
seventh page of this issue. The Ivory
soap must indeed be a soap of rare merit
II fifty-two good things can be said of it,
and we predict our readers will become
so interested in the beautifully drawn pic
lures that they will be the first thing
looked for in the paper, even to having
the preference with our lady readers over
the marriage notices, and our business
men will soon be convinced that adver-
tising is not a lost art. nor is art lost
when applied to advertising.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-10-21
PLEuRo-PNeuMoNIA IN BENSON.

This disease has been found by State
Cattle Commissioner f. n. Bissell and
DR.. Page in the herd of John Leonard
of Benson, 10 of whose % milch cows
were found to be affected Tuesday. The
whole matter of dealing with pleuro-
pneumonia in this State has been turned
over to the general government. The
town of Benson has been quarantIned.
1t is thought many cattle there have
been exposed. The afflicted cattle were
not killed, pending action by the United
States authorities.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-10-21
SUFFOCATED BY GAS.

The Rutland Herald of Monday morn
ing contained the following:
The carelessness or over-cautionness of
men unfamiliar with the use of gas was
fatally illustrated Saturday night, when
+. W. Stowe of Ripton was asphyXiated
in his room at the Berwick. Stowe ar
rived about II o'clock and registered. He
discovered in the porter, John Bean, an
old friend, and the two Immediately sat
down in the office and enjoyed familiar
chat. During their conversation the sub
ject of death from sutfocation by gas was
discussed at length and mention was
made of a recent fatal case in this town.
Shortly after midnight Stowe asked to
be shown to his room and he was con-
Quoted to No. 40 on the second floor, and
the use of gas was explained. This was
the last seen of him alive.
At q 40 O'Clock yesterday morning the
night watchman, while making his usual
round of morning calls, noticed strong
smell of gas and soon traced it to No. 40.
Help was called for and the door was
burst in, when Stowe was found in bed,
lying in natural position as though
asleep, and his clothes were carefully ar
ranged on chair at the side of the bed.
Medical aid was at once sought and an
effort made to resuscitate him, but to no
avail. The physicians say that life was
extinct two hours before he was discover
ed. kilograms were sent to Middlebury
to relative and team was dispatched
to Ripton bearing the sad tidings to his
widow. An undertaken was called in
and the body prepared for it's journey.
An examination of the gas bracket
showed that the valve was partly turned
on and 1t was clear that, upon retiring,
Stowe turned it offhard and then, fearing
that he had turned it too far, moved 1t
back again, thus allowing quite flow of
gas. No blame is attached to the hotel
management.
These are all the facts known regard
ing the casualty. Thos. II. Mcleod,
Esq, Stoves father-in-law, and Luther
K. Stowe Of Ripton, a brother of the de-
ceased, went to Rutland Sunday eve
ming, and returned with the remains
Monday morning. The funeral was held
from Mr.. McLeod's house at 10 o'clock
Tuesday morning. Rev. Mr.. Carpenter,
rector of st. Stephens, officiated. Among
those in attendance were members of
Camp Tracy, Sons Of Veterans, to which
order the deceased belonged. The inter-
ment was at the cemetery In this village.
The deceased was 2s years of age. He
was the son of the late Daniel w.
Stowe of Ripton, who died while at the
front during the rebellion. About five
years ago Mr.. Stowe was married to the
daughter of Mr.. Mcleod. Three chill
dren were born to them, but all died in
infancy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-10-21
T.P. DAILY, Broker.
CTATE OF VERMONT,
Interest payable semi.annu

CTATE OF VERMONT,
- District OF Addison, IS.
The Probate Court for the District OF Addi.
son:
To all persons interested in the estate of
Samuel Jones, late OF Shoreham, in said Dis.
trict, deceased. GREETING:
By the authority of the State OF Vermont,
You are hereby notified to appear before the
said Probate court, at the Probate Office in
Middlebury, in said district on the 9th day of
December, A. D., 1887, at 10 O'Clock a. M, to
show cause II any you have why the account
of the administrator of the estate OF said
deceased should not be allowed, and
also. why the residue OF said estate should not
be distributed to the parties entitled thereto
Dated at Middlebury, in said district, this
18th day OF October, A. D., 1887
AZ LYMAN Il. KNAPP, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-10-21
NOTE AND COMMENT.

Jacob Sharp's lawyers will, it is an
nounced, carry his case up to the United
States supreme court if the court of ap-
peals decides against him,
The New York Graphic, which has
hitherto been Democratic sheet, is now
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-10-21
SHEEP FOR AUSTRALIA.

MIR. 5. McCaughey of Australia has
purchased in this county 80 or more Mer-
mo sheep for export. A correct list of
the sellers and of the numbers sold can
not be had for publication this week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-10-21

Between disease and the many cheap pre-
parations which are palmed off under the
name OF blood purifiers, take your chances
with disease, until you can procure Ayers
Sarsparilla-the only reliable blood purifier.
Sold by all druggists and dealers in medicine
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-10-21
PERSONAL.

Gov. Ormsbee has appointed Hon.
Loveland Munson of Manchester chair
man Of the State education committee, to
succeed Hon. James NJ. Tyler, resigned.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-10-21
N oNTO~>c @ Blood Elixir is the only
aNSNSSN u Blood Remedy puaran-

teed. 1t is positive cure for Ulcers, Erup-
tions or Syphilitic Poisoning. Itpurifes the
whole system, and banishes all Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee it.
l.. HANAFORD, Druiddlebury .ggist, NJ
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-10-21

SO>>o the Children. They are es.
o~OO pecially liable to sudden
Colds, Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough,
etc. We guarantee Acker's English
Remedy positive cure. 1t saves
hours of anxious watching. Sold by
l.. HANAFORD, Druggist, Middlebury.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27


cause ofthe progress Of the graders
The Massachusetts and Southern
Construction Company has recent
ly purchased, for something more
than a million dollars,the Chattaroi
railroad. This read was built sew.
eral years ago from Ashland, Ky,
southwark through the Big Sandy
valley into the coal fields. By this
purchase the construction company
has secured a fine terminal site, has
reduced by at least a year the
time for the completion Of its enter
prise, and has come into posses
sion of a property that is already
making handsome earnings, and
that will, when a ten mile extention
is completed, receive enormous adj
ditions to its business.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27

The following is a synopsis ofthe
Mexican pension bill:
1t provides that a pension of IS a
month shall be paid to all surviving
officers and enlisted men, including
marines, militia and volunteers of
the military and naval services of
the United States, who being duly
enlisted, actually served sixty days
with the army or navy of the Uuit-
ed States in Mexico, or on the
coasts or frontier thereof or en- route
thereto, in the war with that ma
ton, or were actually engaged in a
battle in said war, and were honor
ably discharged; and to such other
officers and soldiers and sailors as
may have been personally named
in any resolution of Congress for
any specific service in said war and
the surviving widows of such Off
GERS and enlisted men. Provided
that such widows have not re-mar-
ried that every such officer, en-
listed man or widow who is or may
be sixty-two years of age, or who
may become subject to any disabil-
ity or dependency equivalent to
some causa prescribed or recognized
by the pension laws of the United
States as a sufficient reason for the
allowance of a pension, shall be en-
titled to the benefits of this act; but
it shall not be held to include per-
sons not within the rule of age or
disability, or dependency herein
defined, or who incurred such disa-
bility while in any manner volun-
tarily engaged in, or aiding, or
ahetting the late rebellion against
the authority of the United States.
Times Democrat.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27

Rev. Stephen P. Holcombe, the
noted Mission worker of Louisville,
was the victim of a cowardly as
sault by three unknown men on last
Sunday evening one of whom
struck him on the side Of the head
with sand-bag, knocking him
senseless to the floor. In his fall
he, in some way, got his right leg
doubled under him breaking both
both bones three inches below the
knee. The cause of the attack is
unknown unless it was done in re-
venge for the dismissal, by Mrs.
Holcombe, of servant girl, who
has disappeared since the assault
and cannot be found by the police.
Hundreds of the citizens called to
see and express sympathy with the
sufferer that evening, and a large
reward will be offered by his friends
for the arrest and conviction of the
ruffians who are still at large. Elk.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27
Democratic Party of Ky.

There is no denying the fact that
the Democratic party of Kentucky
il in a worse fix than at any other
time since the war, and we think it
will do the party good throughout
the State for the Press to deal in
plain facts about it, it will have a
tendency to stimulate the Democ-
racy TO duty and arouse them from
their lethargy. Of course we will
be successful this year in elect
ing all the State Officers; but the
primary or county conventions
must be fair and discreet represen-
tatiYe men must he selected to rep
resent the people in May at the
Louisville Convention, and in that
convention the trader and tricksters
must be forced to he rear and the
convention must be presided over
by man with known integrity and
political honesty, who will insure
fairness in all things, The party
cannot afford to put forward a
standard bearer marked with in
trigue manipulation, the nominees
must have clean records and must
be put iowa I'd by fair means or else
our majority the first Monday in
August will be shamefully small.
For over quarter of a century the
Democracy of the State has had an
unbroken control, all the records
that have been made were made by
them and whatever success or mis-
takes have been made they alone
are responsible for, and to say that
no mistakes have been made would
be to affirm that we are not human
and all antagonists profit by The
mistakes OF their enemies.
What the Republican party would
have done had they been in power
God only knows; bnt if we Judge
by what they done in other south.
ern states we would be forced to
the conclusion that in their hands
the state would have been hopeless
ly bankrupt in few years.
But as they have not been in
power here their word for what they
would have done is all they have
to recommend them to the good
grace of the people and strange as
it may seem, thousands are infuenc-
ed by it.
Then aside from the dissatisfac-
ton whether real or imaginary
the prohibition party will have a
ticket in the field and it is very
likely that the labor party will put
out one, and to say that they will
not draw largely from the Demo-
party would be to acknowledge iga
norance of public affairs, for all
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27


Twenty States In which State
elections were seriously contested
in 1886 show net Democratic plu.
rality of 45,1SS votes, In 1884 the
Same States gave net Republican
plurality of 1862 votes. This
Democratic gain Of nearly two hun
dred thousand is an indication OF
the increased strength OF the Dem.
Dcratic party under the administra.
ton of President Cleveland. We
commend these figures to the seri
GUS consideration of the friends o.
Mr.. Blalne.-N. Y. Star.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27
Costly State Printing.

From December IA, 1885, to De-
cember 6,1SS6.the sum Of $41, 732.17
has been paid from the State Treas
ury of Kentucky under the head Of
Public Printing and Binding. This
sum does not include the paper or
stationary used for the same peri
cd. Nearly every state in the Uni
on let's the printing and binding out
to the lowest bidder. Evidence
was given TO committee composed
of members ofthe last Legislature
that 25 per cent could be saved to
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27

the state if the work was let out UNI
der contract to the lowest bidder.
One of.the gentlemen, representing
one OF the largest houses in LOUIS
vile, agreed 10 discount the pres
ent price paid Tor state binding SSb
per cent, and give a bond of 800
600 for the faithful execution Of the
work. He was a Democrat, too.
Yet, the committee reported against
it.-Frankfort Argus.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27

The British extradition treaty
was before the Senate Friday in Sc
cret session. Mr.. Riddlebergsr is
reported to have vigorously oppos-
ed it, declaring that the re.
tovery of a hundred boodlers from
Canada would not offset the sur
render of single Irish pratiot, a
refugee from British oppression.
Final action was not had on the
treaty.-Courier- Journal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27

such parties draw largely from the
party in power,
The Republican party may claim
to bea party of God and Morarity'
but ifthey see a chance of electing
their man they would not touch a
Prohibition party with a forty foot
pole.-The Purchase.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27

Senator Van Wyck, of Nebraska,
has been defeated for reelection by
A. S. Paddock, a straight Republi-
can. Van Wyck was evidently de-
feated because he has been found
to be honest and bitterly opposed
to monopolies.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27

Mrs. Cleveland some time ago set
the most excellent example of dis
carding her hat when attending a
theatre. The society ladies of most
all the cities are already following
her example.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27

In the very probable event of the
second reiection'by the Senate of
the negro Matthews, to be Recorder
of Deeds in the District of Colum-
bia, the. President, it is thought,
will appoint VIM. H. Smith, anoth-
er colored man,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27

Mrs. VOORHEES,, the wife of Hon.
D. w. VOORHEES,, the distinguished
Senator from Indiana, died last
Friday in Washington. The re-
mains were taken to Terre Haute
forinterment.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27

The Interstate Commerce bill
has passed the House and Senate,
and only needs the signature of the
President to become a law.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9th, 1887,

France and Germany, Austria and
Russia, and Italy and England are
all reported to be preparing for
war.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-01-27
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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-12-15

S your favorite verse writerP
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iected those which bear mostly ON the
question of international copyright,
do not say that they seriously attempt
to cover the ground, but these letters
show how intensely every one has been
aroused both here and abroad,
Mr.. Swinburna, in answer to the
letter referred to above, says briefly but
tersely:
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circular letter in which you ask me who
my favorite prose and verse writer's are,
also my opinion of the international
copyright matter, what hooks have
helped me most and what best To do In
my opinion with jelly that will not
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Postponing my answers for the pres
ent in so far rs they relate to the other
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ing countries is necessary, paramount
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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-12-15
A TERRIBLE AFFAIR.
Seven Persons Burned 10 Death in
Dakota.
The Husband and Father Enable TO
Rescue His wife and Children
from the Flames.

HURON, Oak, Dec. 13-A terrible
tragedy occurred fourteen miles from
Washington, this county. Dec. IL. Wess
ington is a small town of perhaps 800
people, located on the Chicago u North
western road. fourteen miles west of
Woolsey and about thirty miles west Of
Huron, and is the center of very rich
farming district, settled by thrifty agri
culturists Among these was Michael
Harris, who located fourteen miles north
of the town several years ago, and by
diligent labor has improved his farm until
it has become very valuable, and he had
come to be looked upon as one of the
well-to-do settlers. Mr. Harris family
consisted of himself, wife aud seven
children, the eldest of whom was girl
aged fifteen years The wind had been
blowing stiffiy from the north, and ii was
bitterly cold. The family retired, leaving
a brisk fire Of soft coal burning in the
stove in the stting-room About mid
night Harris was awakened by smoke
that had Illed the room occupied by him
self, his wife. and baby, few months
| old. lie sprang from the bed and at
tempted to rouse his wife. who was prob
ably unconscious, and after dragging her
from the bed he was so overcome by the
smoke that he fell to the floor, and, in q
half dead condition, made his way through
the kitchen and into the yard. where he
fell unconscious in the snow.
The Oldest daughter, who slept upstairs,
jumped from window in her night
clothes and found her father lying in
the snow. The house was by this time
in flames, and the poor girl in her frenzy
endeayored to arouse her father from his
stupor, not thinking of the unfortunate
inmates Of the building. When she had
succeeded the flames had so far destroyed
the building as to make 1t impossible to
save any other members of the family.
Maddened beyond control by the thought
Of his wife aud children being consumed
by the flames, the husband and father
| essayed to dash into the burning building,
but he was prevented from doing so
by bis daughter, who chung to his legs
and fought desperately against his doing
so. The maddened man beat her and
| tried to tear away, but the half-crazed
| girl prevented him from doing so, and the
occupants were burned to crisp.
The daughter ran, through the cutting
wind and snow in her night clothes two
miles to the nearest neighbor and gave
the alarm. When the neighbors reached
the scene OF the holocaust the father was
| walking around the smOldcring pile
wringing his hands and calling on the
| names of his dear ones Heiwas taken
| to neighbor's house-and cared for He
recovered from his eScitementsnfficientl
to tell his grief. 1t is supposed that the
fire caught, from defectiYealue.